Clerk of Works Team Leader

Maxim Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy as a Clerk of Works Team Leader, overseeing residential projects and managing a dedicated team. This home-based role requires regular travel to various sites in London and surrounding areas. Ideal for a Senior Clerk of Works ready to advance their career, this position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. Enjoy a supportive workplace culture with regular social events, comprehensive training, and a competitive benefits package including a negotiable salary, pension, and generous holiday allowance. Embrace the challenge and make a significant impact in the construction industry.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Excellent contributory pension

Life assurance

Reimbursement of business travel expenses

Professional membership fees paid

Generous holiday allowance

Option to carry over unused leave

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of Building Regulations and professional body membership required.
• Great report writing and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee residential building works ensuring quality and safety.
• Manage a small team and handle commercial aspects of projects.

Skills

Building Regulations knowledge

Report writing skills

Effective communication

Commercial management

Business development

IT skills (Microsoft Office 360)

Education

Membership of MICWCI, MCIOB, MRICS, MCABE

Job description

A new opportunity for a Senior Clerk of Works to join a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy as a Clerk of Works Team Leader. The Clerk of Works Team Leader will be responsible for a small team of Clerk of Works and inspecting new build projects.

This is a home-based role, with regular travel covering Oxfordshire, London (North of Thames), Essex, Hertfordshire.

Applications from Chartered Members of the Institute of Clerk of Works and Construction Inspectorate ICWIC are highly welcome (other professional bodies also desirable).

The role of Clerk of Works Team Leader will be to oversee the work of others including professionally qualified members of the team and be responsible for the work of several Clients. The successful Clerk of Works Team Leader candidate will have a diverse and extensive range of experience.

This role would suit a Senior Clerk of Works looking to take the next step in their career and take on the challenges of managing their own team. The successful Clerk of Works candidate would initially be managing a small team of Clerk of Works while performing Clerk of Works duties on their own residential new build projects.

The Clerk of Works Team Leader for this role will be home based, with regular travel to new build residential sites around London (North of Thames), Essex, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire.

Responsibilities and Duties

The duties and responsibilities of a Clerk of Works Team Leader will include:

• Overseeing residential building works for allocated sites to ensure quality, safety, and timely completion of project deliverables.
• General Clerk of Works duties
• Staff and team management
• Resource management / co-ordination
• Commercial management of projects
• Training / team building
• Business Development
• Quality Assurance

Desired Skills and Experience

Suitable Clerk of Works Team Leader candidates will have:

• In-depth knowledge of Building Regulations and Warranty provider standards.
• Great report writing skills, including being confident in reviewing team members' reports and escalating potential issues at the appropriate time.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Appreciation of commercial aspects of team and project management.
• Confidence in business development.
• Enthusiasm towards developing their career.
• IT skills, with a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office 360.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Membership of a professional body such as MICWCI, MCIOB, MRICS, MCABE is required.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

This employer is a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy, committed to providing high-quality cost-effective solutions that exceed client expectations. They are able to offer the successful Clerk of Works candidate a social office environment, with regular events arranged by a sports & social committee such as BBQs, days out, and Christmas parties.

Additionally, they offer great support with professional and career progression including regular training and annual reviews.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

£50-55k negotiable based on experience
• Discretionary bonus
• Excellent contributory pension
• Life assurance
• Reimbursement of business travel expenses
• Professional membership fees paid
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to take extra leave and carry over unused leave.